Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff

Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff

Mullin survives confirmation fight to become ninth DHS secretary, replaces outgoing Noem

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Republican from Oklahoma, addresses reporters at the U.S. Capitol after being tapped as President Donald Trump's new nominee to lead DHS, March 5, 2026. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies in a hearing in Washington in March 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on March 23, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. President Trump is traveling to Tennessee before returning to Washington. (Roberto Schmidt / Getty Images)

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